Just finished reading The Sham, by Ellen Allen on Kindle. Wow! This is a stunner. Excellent characterisation throughout - jaded adults and posturing teens alike. Lots of vivid turns of phrase that propel the story along rather than distracting from the story. A little bit of love helping the main characters through a grim and gripping murder mystery investigation, a powerful surprise climax and moving insights into troubled minds. I recommend this to young adults and adults alike. Available in paperback for your favourite young adult friend!